Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
24C CPU · 76C GPU · PassMark #?
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
12C/24T · 5.6 GHz · 120 W TDP · AM5 (LGA 1718) · PassMark #254
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core lands at 28 and Ryzen 9 7900X3D at 28. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
Pick Ryzen 9 7900X3D if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 50,212 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $538
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 9 7900X3DSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 9 7900X3D more score per dollar ($538 vs $3,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 24 (16P + 8E) | 12 |
| GPU cores | 76 (top config) / 60 (base) | — |
| Neural Engine | 32-core (31.6 TOPS) | — |
| Memory bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s | — |
| Unified memory | Up to 192 GB LPDDR5-6400 | — |
| Process | 5 nm (TSMC N5P) | — |
| Transistors | 134 billion | — |
| Class | Desktop (Mac Studio, Mac Pro) | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #249 of 5,901 | #254 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 50,932 | 50,212 |
| Threads | — | 24 |
| Base clock | — | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 128 MB |
| TDP | — | 120 W |
| Socket | — | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,932 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Best-in-class perf-per-watt on macOS
- −Only available inside Apple devices — no DIY upgrade path
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 50,212 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $538
- −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Which is better, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core or Ryzen 9 7900X3D? +
Both score 28 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core worth the price? +
At $3,999, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen 9 7900X3D worth the price? +
At $538, Ryzen 9 7900X3D delivers a Specdex score of 28 — strongest in passmark.
Does Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core or Ryzen 9 7900X3D last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Apple M2 Ultra 24 Core or Ryzen 9 7900X3D? +
Ryzen 9 7900X3D — more score per dollar ($538 vs $3,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.